Sruthi Shanmuga Priya is an Indian actress, model, and host who is known for her work in the Tamil film and TV industry. She became viral in August 2023 when her husband passed away, after one year of their marriage.
Wiki/Biography
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya (also spelt as Shruti Shanmuga Priya) was born on Saturday, 2 January 1993 (age 30 years; as of 2023) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She studied at GRG Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya’s transformation from school days to acting days
She later pursued Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (B.Sc.) at Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 2010 to 2013 and a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) at Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore from 2013 to 2015. From August 2015 to May 2017, she pursued a Master of International Business (MIB) degree at Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya during her convocation program
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-30-36
Family
She belongs to a middle-class family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Ravichandran, and her mother’s name is Surya Ravi. She is the only child of her parents.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with her father, Ravichandran, and mother, Surya Ravi
Husband & Children
She married Arvind Shekar, a civil engineer and fitness model, on 27 May 2022.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with her late husband, Arvind Shekar
He passed away on 2 August 2023 at the age of 30 due to a cardia arrest. The couple did not have any children. After her husband’s death, she posted a message requesting the media and public to not hurt the family’s sentiments by publishing and posting stuff without verification.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya’s Facebook post after her husband’s death
Relationships/Affairs
She dated Arvind Shekar for a few months before marrying him.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with her late boyfriend, Arvind Shekar, before marrying him
Religion
She follows Hinduism.
Career
Model & Host
She has modelled in different fashion shows and for various brands. She has also hosted many programs for different organisations. She also learnt the basics about the fashion industry at ANON-Creative Fashion Academy.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya modelling for a brand
Actor
Television
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya debuted in the Tamil TV industry in 2010 with Nadhaswaram and played the role of Ragini Guhan. She later acted in various Tamil TV shows including Vani Rani as Pavithra Saravanan in 2013, Kalyana Parisu as Subbulakshmi in 2014, Bharathi Kannamma as Shruthi in 2019, and Bommukutty Ammavukku as Prabha in 2020.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya during the shoot of a TV show
Film
She made her debut in 2016 with the Tamil film Kodi which also featured Dhanush; she played the role of Anupama Parameswaran‘s sister in the film.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with Anupama Parameswaran (left) during the shoot of the Tamil film Kodi
Corporate Job
From 2017 to 2019, she worked in the Corporate Relations department at Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore.
Bike Collection
She owns a Royal Enfield Bullet.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with her Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle
Car Collection
She owns a Volkswagon car.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya sitting on her Volkswagon car
Tattoos
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya has got stars and words inked on her left forearm.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya’s tattoos
Facts/Trivia
- She considers Thirumurugan, a Tamil film and TV director, as her guru.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with her guru, Thirumurugan (right)
- She likes to hike, trek, camp, and travel to different areas during her leisure time.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya camping during a hike
- She holds a B1 diploma in French language from Alliance Francaise de Madras, Chennai.
- She often works out at the gym to maintain her figure.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya during a gym session
- She is an animal lover and often visits biological parks or zoos.
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with a Kangaroo
Sruthi Shanmuga Priya with a python during a visit to a zoo